You’d be amazed at the vast array of wonderful goodies you could have bought at South Tyneside charity shops over the years.
Boots, bags and books of all varieties are just the start of the bargains you could have picked up.
We gathered up a selection of Shields Gazette photo memories from 2003 to 2017, taking in shops across the borough.
If you wanted a record player, Christmas LP, dolls or garden tools, you could have got it in South Tyneside
Have a look at our collection and then get in touch with memories of your best and most unusual buys in one of the area’s charity shops.
And remember to support these important parts of our communities, to make sure that they continue to thrive.
Tell us about your best charity store buys. Email [email protected] to tell us more.
1. Bag bonanza at Charlie Cookson Foundation
The Charlie Cookson Foundation new shop. was stocked with all sorts of goodies when it opened in 2017. Here are Chris and Sarah Cookson with charity patron Faye Tozer and volunteers. | sg
2. Record player at Emmaus
Terry Waite opened the Emmaus North East charity shop, at St James Mall, Hebburn and here's the scene in 2017. | sg
3. Fabulous boots at Marie Curie
Look to the right and there's a great selection of boots at the new Marie Curie charity store in King Street on the day it opened in 2013. Pictured from left are the head of shops Alec Barclay, store manager Bonnita Riley and nurse Angela Spence with staff in the background. | sg
4. Umbrellas and bags at Feline Friends
You were spoilt for choice at Feline Friends which is seen here in 2013 in Winchester Street, with Helen Hill in the picture. | sg